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encounter as well as the rise of the gig economy and its effects on conventional

employment models.

The third session on the inaugural day was held under the ‘Mental Health of
Arab Youth in Light of Technology and AI Acceleration’ with the participation of

Ambassador Nabila Makram, Chairman of the Technical Secretariat of the

National Alliance for Developmental Work and Chairman of the Board of

Trustees of the Fahim Foundation for Mental Health Support; Eng. Ahmed Abu

Elhaz, CEO and Co-Founder of Shezlong; and Dr. Monan Abdel Maksoud,

Secretary-General of the General Secretariat of Mental Health. The session was
moderated by Amr Mousa, Head of CBC Reporters.

The session witnessed a comprehensive discussion on key topics, including the

preventive techniques and root causes of the increase in psychological problems

linked to excessive technology use. It also explored the effects of AI

developments on Arab youth’s mental health and social interactions, as well as

the negative effects of excessive reliance on technology over the development
of personal skills on mental health. In addition, participants engaged in a

thorough conversation on the impact of online gaming addiction on social

behavior and mental health.

The first day of the YKF concluded with a session focusing on ‘Enhancing the

Role of Youth in Decision-Making Centers.’ The session convened renowned

personalities, including Dr. Mohamad Hany, Beni Suef Governor; PM Mahmoud

Abdo Husein, Head of the Youth and Sports Committee; and PM Hiyam Mohamed
Eltabbakh. The session was moderated by PM Ahmed Fathi, the National

Dialogue Youth Committee Rapporteur.

The session covered topics such as the obstacles young people face while

participating in politics and ways to address these challenges to ensure their

participation in decision-making more effectively. Additionally, the session

explored how the youth’s active participation in decision-making processes can

play a critical role in social transformation and sustainable development. The

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